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major political headlines, now. hillary clinton coming out against the controversial keystone pipeline. the pipeline would begin in canada and carry oil through the midwest to the gulf. clinton called the project a distraction from the important battle against climate change. jeb bush says it shows clinton favors environmental extremists over u.s. jobs. ben carson on the defensive over his comments about a muslim president. speaking to supporters in ohio, carson blamed p.c. culture for the fallout over his statement. he tells abc's tom llamas. >> islam does not separate church and state. they have to do a departure from what they traditionally do, which is fine. >> carson said he would not support a christian that wanted to establish a theocracy, either.

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and donald trump making an appearance on "the late show." telling a skeptical stephen colbert how he would get mexico to pay for a wall between the two countries. colbert then tried to pin him down on the issue of president obama's birthplace. >> barack obama, born in the united states. [ laughter ] was he? it's a meatball. it's hanging out there. just right there. come on. >> i would -- you want to know? i don't talk about it anymore. >> you don't talk about it? >> oh. that was funny. in the past, trump had questions about the president's background. >> what's going on? is he losing his edge? he wasn't shy away from anything.

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>> that's a good point, phillip. why did he tone it down there? >> becoming more mainstream donald. shying away from the questions. diplomatic answer. that's not what we're used to from the donald. where is the fun at? >> okay. >> where is the fun at? that's all i'm saying. >> see if he responds. >> the crazier things he says, you know how the numbers get. we're waiting for something crazy. come on. when we come back, phillip is still waiting to see if donald responds. and a-listers are ready to duke it out in court. plus, saying bye-bye to the ballroom. another dancing star sent home. "the skinny," is next. another dancing star sent home. "the skinny," is next.

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♪ skinny so skinny you might have guessed. it's "skinny" time. first up, a quick recap of "dancing with the stars." week two at an end. >> braxton and val taking over the top spot. a fast-paced charleston. it was great. their off-camera chemistry a bit odd. >> nick and sharna in second place. a sense saddam hussein -- sensuous fox trot. the judges saying they're glad to see nick is back on track. >> at the end of the night, two couples in jeopardy. gary busey and ana, allowed to stay for one more dance. but victor and karina, saying good-bye. were you a big fan? >> i like victor espinoza.

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>> yes. it was a sad moment. >> yes. great horse racer. made me plenty of cash at some point in life. stick to your day job, bro. next up, sean penn. he's very angry. he's filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against lee daniels, the creator of the hit "empire." penn claims that daniels accused him of hitting women by comparing him to star terrence howard. >> howard has alleged to have abused other ex-wives, as well. that's gotten him a lot of bad press lately. >> daniels told "hollywood reporter" that howard is the victim of a double-standard. saying that terence hasn't done anything worse than sean penn. that's a sign of race in america. >> penn is outraged. there are reports of abuse during his marriage to madonna in the '80s. no chargers were filed.

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"the big short" tells the story of a people that saw the 2008 economic crash long before it happened. and found a way to profit from it. >> but in the words of one character, it's about how the american people were being screwed by the big banks. >> "the big short" is based on a book by the author of "the blind side," "moneyball," and it stars brad pitt, steven gomez, and christian bale, who is a quirky outsider to see the first of the collapse. >> the housing market is propped up on bad loans. they will fail. >> the housing market is rock-solid. >> it's a time bomb. >> wow. this looks good. i'd like to see it. i know nothing about the financial market. >> we all remember.

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>> it was such a big moment. an i like "too big to fail." i wonder if this is like that. "the big short" will be in theaters around christmas. >> i'm a fan of "moneyball." brad pitt. and they're getting together. the cast. steve carell. nice hair with that. playing something different. one direction fans are ecstatic this morning over news of a new album. after zane left the group, there were fears that the band would disband. but the four remaining members, they have been hard at work. >> the album is called "made in the a.m." if you preorder on itunes, you can download a song called "infinity" right away. >> i maybe need to do that. >> you're not a big one d. fan? >> i'm not. >> we talked about this last time. >> we did. i have to start with "made in the a.m." the morning there. i need to brush up on one direction. i feel like i'm not doing my job as an american with, you know, engulfed in pop culture, if i'm not too into it. >> try it during the commercial break. >> all right.

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♪ ♪ that is a live shot of the white house, where pope francis will visit in just a few hours. america is greeting him with pomp and pageantry. >> his visit to three cities involves massive arrangements. and abc's dan harris has the pope's visit by the numbers. >> welcome to the usa. >> reporter: huge crowds, as the pope touched down at joint base andrews in maryland. the red carpet rolled out. the entire first family on-hand.

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and as francis emerged from the plane on this windy day, he removed his hat, known as a zucchetto, and descended the stairs for a hearty welcome from the commander in chief. in a signature moment for the man known as the people's pope, with the president's limo nearby, the pope opted for this modest choice, a fiat. the pope will sleep here, essentially the vatican's embassy in washington. resting up for a six-day, three-city u.s. tour. pope francis will visit the white house. a crowd of 20,000 expected outside. thursday, he will walk the halls of congress. and then, to new york. where 80,000 are expected to watch the papal procession. security at an all-time high. nearby, the st. patrick's cathedral spiffed up for the occasion. 9,000 organ pipes restored. and the communion wafers at the ready. in philadelphia, closing 25

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miles of streets and highways, as they prepare for at least 1 million people to turn up for sunday's mass with pope francis. dan harris, abc news, new york. >> the pope has said his goal is to meet as many people as he can. and that he will do whatever the holy spirit guides him to do. and one of the things he tends to love to do is breakaway from his security detail and go out and meet with the people. he arrived and he entered into this black fiat. it's not something that most dignitaries that come to washington ride in. >> not at all. no corvettes for pope francis, huh? guess not. >> no. >> keeping it humble. keeping it real. that's why people like him. >> that's why people like him. don't miss our updates on facebook. more pope coverage, straight ahead. straight ahead. this is abc's "world news now" informing insomniacs for two decades.

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good morning. i'm phillip mena. >> i'm reena ninan. here's some of t good morning. i'm phillip mena. >> i'm reena ninan. here's some of the top headlines we're following on "world news now." pope francis spent the night at the vatican's diplomatic area in washington. he has a visit to the white house and a mass, which the controversial founder of california's missions will be made a saint. full details just ahead. european countries take a small step toward resolving the refugee crisis, by agreeing to resettle 120,000 people. four countries voted against the plan. republican leaders in congress are trying to avert a government shutdown next week when the budget year ends. conservatives are threatening to force the shutdown over funding for planned parenthood. and sean penn has filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against lee daniels, creator of the hit "empire." penn claims daniels falsely accused him of hitting women, by comparing him to "empire" star,

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terrence howard. those are some of our top stories on this wednesday, september 23rd. i was asking phillip about his grandmothers. >> yeah. yeah they are -- texting me. pope francis. they're asking me all about it. no.

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>> a long time on the show we could never play "happy birthday" because you would have to pay licensing and everything else. >> they had to come up with disparate songs like "happy annual celebration of your birth." i don't know. >> phillip -- >> i don't know. that is i believe applebee's. i'm not sure. i remember celebrating birthdays there as kids, and they came out with some crazy version of "happy birthday." that's where i learned they weren't allowed. >> applebee's, please respond directly to his song, not world. coming up, presidential hopefuls hoping to stop momentum on confusing comments. what they say about mixing

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politics and religion. the most successful art forger in american history, deceiving museums for decades. how did he avoid jail? that's coming up on "world news now." first, the forecast on this first day of fall. "world news now" weather brought to you by gerber life insurance.

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welcome back. it is a busy first full day in the u.s. for pope francis. you see his arrival outside washington, being greeted by president obama, his family, and hundreds of others. >> this morning, francis received the formal welcome at the white house. in the afternoon, he'll say a mass at which the founder of california's missions will be made a saint. tomorrow, francis will become the first pope to address congress. >> very exciting. and the race for the white house, republican ben carson

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still trying to clarify comments about a muslim president. >> this comes as jeb bush says multiculturalism is not good for america. with more, here's marcy gonzalez. >> reporter: just after dropping out of the gop race for president, scott walker is back to work as governor of wisconsin. tweeting out this picture, after walking away from the presidential race, reportedly, because of a campaign cash crunch. >> i encourage other republican presidential candidates to consider doing the same, so that the voters can focus on a limited number of candidates, who can offer a positive, conservative alternative to the current front-runner. >> reporter: that front-runner, donald trump, responding. >> i'm surprised. but i think he did the right thing. >> reporter: among those urging to leave the race, dr. ben carson, after this comment. >> i would not advocate we put a muslim in charge of this nation. i would not agree with that. >> reporter: carson clarifying, saying he meant radical islamists, not moderate muslims.

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>> i would support anyone, regardless of their background, if, in fact, they embrace american values and our constitution. >> reporter: candidates are out on the trail. >> love you, hillary. >> thank you. >> reporter: after several talked about the issues and showed their softer sides. ♪ and you're going to have to carry me ♪ >> reporter: on late-night tv. a little singing from carly fiorina, who according to the latest national poll is in second race in the republican race. on the democrat side, no decision from vice president joe biden on whether he'll run. marci gonzalez, abc news, new york. coming up, the big-time art deception. the forger who deceived museums for 30 years. >> his fake paintings ended up in famous museums. and he's never been charged with a crime.

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the man who has no real training in art duped dozens of museums to accepting his fakes. he never asked for money. he just gave the paintings away. >> not only has he never gone to jail for his deceptions, he's now the subject of a new documentary. here's abc's david wright. >> reporter: he may be the most

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successful art forger in american history. painting incredible copies of great works of art. and convincing museums across the country they're real. >> they didn't believe me. i found 46 museums in 20 states with more than 100 pieces he's offered up to these institutions. >> reporter: mark landis got away with it for nearly 30 years. his exploits and the story of how he was exposed, all documented in the film "art and craft." he created his fake masterpieces. >> i use color pencils. >> reporter: so he could give them away. in this scene, the filmmakers follow landis, as he perpetrates his fraud. pausing, first, for a little liquid courage, before heading in. >> isn't that nice? >> i believe it will look well. >> oh, you know it. is that an early form of color printing? >> reporter: in the film, you guys document at least two occasions that i could count,

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where he's actually going to the museum to give them a painting. you were kind of complicit in this, in a way, right? >> i think, how we approached it, we're observational documentarians. sort of like fly on the wall. we didn't want to interact in mark's life in a way that changed his life. >> reporter: landis never charged any of the museums a penny. he tried to give them the works of art. and for that reason, what he did is not a crime. apparently, a forgery is only a forgery if you try to sell it. so, technically, these paintings are copies, nothing illegal. that said, landis did embarrass the art world. >> i found his fourth alias. >> reporter: which only discovered the extent of his fraud, because of one dogged museum registrar. >> i came obsessed with it. he messed with the wrong registrar is what he did. >> reporter: do you have a clear sense why he did this? it wasn't money, right? >> the film that we made, in essence, in an attempt to answer

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that question. >> reporter: the motivation for his elaborate con, not malice or greed. but loneliness. >> made me feel warm all over. i had a nervous breakdown when i was 17. >> reporter: landis is a diagnosed schizophrenic. and he was a bit-a shut-in before, with only his tv to keep him company, as he worked late hours on his canvases. now, landis says he's out of business as an art forger. but he's encouraging his newfound fame. landis has earned an accolade he never imagined, his own temporary exhibition. you seem to be enjoying it. >> did i seem to be enjoying it? >> reporter: yeah. >> i never had a show. and i never had anybody take any interest in me. so, i started talking. and that's the part i enjoy. >> reporter: a master forger, finally getting the attention he craves. i'm david wright, for

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finally this half hour, the passing of a baseball legend. finally this half hour, the passing of a baseball legend. we've learned overnight that former new york yankees catcher, yogi berra, has died. >> his skills on the field was only matched by the witty phrases he came up with. more, here's abc's, linsey davis. >> reporter: lawrence peter yogi berra was one of baseball's most beloved figures. and one of the best catchers to ever play the game. three times most valuable player. 15 times an all-star. holder of seven world series records. >> and playing 17 years with the yankees, been in 14 world series, we won 10 of them.

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>> reporter: the most memorable moment of one of baseball's most memorable games, yogi jumping into the arms of don larsen after larsen's perct game in the '56 series. opponents knew him as a fierce competitor, who was at his best when the game was on the line. >> and this guy here, to me, is just the finest clutch hitters in the game of baseball. he does a tremendous job. >> reporter: the colorful observations he came up about baseball and life, helped turn him into an american icon. >> i'll take it. >> reporter: that was just one of hundreds of yogiisms collected in a 1998 book. what said, the future ain't what it used to be. or you can observe a lot by watching. it was the man with the eighth grade education, who wound up being quote bade president. >> deja vu all over again, as yogi berra would say. >> where do these things come from? >> i don't know. i don't say them myself.

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i don't make them up. >> reporter: as a manager, yogi is one of the select few to win pennants in the american and national leagues. but he was incensed when yankees owner george steinbrenner fired him in 1985, just 22 games into the season. the two didn't patch things up for nearly 14 years. >> i hope he can accept my apology. >> it's over. >> reporter: a few months after the reconciliation, yogi made a triumphant return to yankee stadium. >> let's welcome home number 8, yogi berra, number 8. >> reporter: it ain't over until it's over, he said. how true. linsey davis, abc news, new york. >> my favorite saying, always -- won't come to yours. -- always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours. yogi berra. >> our thoughts and prayers are with the berra family. a true yankee legend. he will be missed by all fans.

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this morning on "world news now," pope francis in america. >> the historic visit here in welcome to "world news now." >> the historic trip as the pope touches down. the huge receptions and growing controversy over some of today's major events. we're live in washington. wiped clean. county clerk kim davis opening up about her past marital affairs and why she says those same-sex marriage certificates are just a piece of paper. a vikings quest. meet the nfl mascot who says he deserves $20,000 each game for dressing like an adventurous norseman. a ridiculous asking price or pennies in the pro football world? food for fall on this first day of autumn. we'll enjoy dishes to inspire you to break out those sweaters and pull out those rakes.

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we'll go inside the insomniac kitchen for tastes of the season on this wednesday, september 23rd. good morning, everyone. phillip mena joining us today. >> great to be back here. a big week for the northeast here. >> it is a big, big, big day with pope francis in america. and i heard a priest say on-air, so much of what he does, he thinks what would jesus do in the moment? he downsized his apartment. he showed up, got picked up in a black fiat. downgraded that. and i'm guessing jesus wouldn't like ribeye or sushi. he's asked for boiled vegetables and rice. they're going to have fancy meals. they're pulling out the stops. he is clearly humble all the way down to the food he eats. >> yeah. taking that message that the pope has of humility to heart. i do believe that jesus would be

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into sushi. what do i know? >> you like your sushi, too. >> that's where i'm getting that from. here we go. after months of preparation for the pope's visit, it's being put into motion today. >> the pope will make up at the vatican's diplomatic residence, in washington, d.c., across from the vice president's residence. when he arrived outside the capital yesterday, he was greeted by president obama and his family. and they will all be together this morning for a welcoming ceremony at the white house. >> after his welcoming ceremony, francis will ride the popemobile, a few short blocks to st. matthew's cathedral for a prayer service. this afternoon, he will say mass at the basilica of the national shrine. it is a busy start to pope francis' three-city trip in the u.s. >> let's get details about his visit. we're joined by karen travers. she joins us from capitol hill. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, reena and phillip. the next few days have been nothing like what washington, d.c. has ever seen.

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15,000 people will be at the white house to greet pope francis. and later in the day, 25,000 will be on hand to attend mass with him. of course, we're a little jaded sometimes here in washington. we're used to motorcades. world leaders and vips, but many people in this town are saying this historic visit by the pope is really something special. pope francis arrived here in the u.s. to a massive, excited crowd. and a very all-american cheer. >> hey, hey, welcome to the usa. >> reporter: the first latin-american pope. a jesuit and former archbishop after buenos aires. francis has been hailed as a revolutionary by some. others think he strayed too far from the church's traditions. he spoke to reporters on the flight from cuba to washington. and was asked about this "newsweek" cover that asks, is the pope catholic? some think i'm a bit leftist, he said. but this is in error. and i'm certain i have not said

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one thing that's not in the social doctrine of the church. here in washington, the pope will sit down with president obama, who has called him a transformative leader. on thursday, he will deliver a speech to congress, a papal first. >> i think the things we'll hear areñañ the poor, something about the environment. and also, something about migrants and refugees. >> reporter: the visit is an immense security challenge. large crowds expected in every city. but true to the humble nature of pope francis, this isn't just about vip meetings and large speeches. instead of dining with members of congress, he'll have lunch with homeless people, in a tent set up outside on the street. it's moments like that that makes francis so popular. for the first time in 20 years, a majority of american catholics say the church is in touch with their views. and nine in ten say they approve the direction francis is taking the church. phillip and reena, that direction has been a big shift from pope francis' predecessors.

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he hasn't shied away from pushing his agenda. it's an agenda that many catholics say is long overdue to bring change. >> he's passionate about that. you're standing in washington. there's some controversial, even -- some controversy even with the pope. tell us about the controversy that's brewing at the event at the white house? >> reporter: this event at the white house. 15,000 people, a massive welcome ceremony. and that means there's a wide range of people that will be there. there were reports that the vatican was upset with some people that the white house had invited, including some critics of the catholic church, and transgender activists. the vatican tells abc news, that president obama can invite anybody he wants. this is not something he is weighing in on and they didn't have official statements. the white house said people were able to obtain tickets. but they weren't trying to make

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a statement, as well. >> you mentioned tens of thousands of people that will be there today. a lot of preparation going on at the nation's capital. what's the feeling like, now that he's finally arrived? >> reporter: so much excitement has been buzzing in the capital for a couple of days. one security official said, it's like having an inauguration, over the course of a morning, an afternoon, and the next day and afternoon. inauguration after inauguration. the security presence is immense. the road closures are going to be stretching through many parts of the city today and tomorrow. in fact, people are being encouraged to stay home from work and commute -- work from home if they can. i'm keeping my daughter home from day care today and tomorrow because it's just not worth it to try to bring people down in vehicles. there's a local news site that had a headline, sums it all up. it just said, seriously, don't drive in washington while the pope is here. i think that point, hopefully, will get across to people.

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take metro or walk or just stay home. >> good advice there. a lot of traffic. and a lot of excitement. karen travers, live in washington. thank you. the pope is getting a warm reception online from lots of famous faces. >> the catholic charities of the archdiocese of new york invited people of all faiths to welcome pope francis by creating a video of themselves reciting the universal words of charity, taken from the gospel of matthew. >> for, i was hungry. >> and you gave me food. >> i was thirsty. >> you gave me drink. >> i was a changer. >> he welcomed me. >> welcome to our home, pope francis. >> those are just a few of the many americans who jumped at the chance to send a personal welcome to the pope. and the videos are still pouring in. >> we can do ours. and stay with abc news throughout the morning for more live coverage of pope francis in america. in our next half hour, we'll have more on the expected events in new york and philadelphia, later in the week.

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breaking news. baseball legend yogi berra has died. berra was one of the best catchers ever to play the game. he spent almost all of his career with the new york yankees playing in 14 world series and winning 10. he was widely known for his yogi-isms including his famous quote, "it ain't over until it's over." yogi berra was 90 years old. presidential politics now. and republican candidate ben carson blamed p.c. culture for the fallout over his statement against electing a muslim president. he said everyone has a right to be president, as long as they embrace american values and the constitution. president obama has declared a major disaster and one of the worst wildfires ever. the declaration helps for funds for the cleanup. the fire is still burning. three people were killed and two others are still missing. we have happy news for a family that lost nearly everything in that fire. >> the couple and their baby escaped the flames with a few personal items before their apartment building burned to the

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ground. but what annette did not know is that eric has left one important thing behind. a diamond engagement ring for his upcoming surprise proposal. >> as you can imagine, eric was frantic, thinking it was lost forever. but when they went back, to dig through the rubble, eric found the ring where he had hidden it. behind the tv. the tv was destroyed but standing. >> they're meant to get carried. >> he hasn't proposed. the cat's obviously out of the bag now, right? >> too late now. can't go back. >> that's okay. he'll have a great story to tell both of them the rest of their lives. >> you're right. coming up, a man who just set five new world records and is 100 years young. and summer is officially over. if you're ready for some tastes of the season, we have some

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dishes to get you in the autumn spirit. that's coming up later in "insomniac kitchen." and the county clerk standing her ground on same-sex marriage. opening up in an interview with abc. why she says her past isn't the issue. if you want to weigh in, head over to our facebook page, wnnfans.com and twitter. you're watching "world news now." you're watching "world news now." about because of a saggy diaper it's time to dance freely thanks to new pampers cruisers the first and only diaper that helps distribute wetness evenly into three extra absorb channels. so it stays drier and doesn't sag like other diapers so wiggle it jiggle it and do, whatever that is, in new pampers cruisers love, sleep and play. pampers

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well, it's a busy first full day in the u.s. for pope francis. you see his arrival outside washington there, being greeted by president obama, his family and hundreds of others. this morning, francis receives a formal welcome at the white house. in the afternoon, he'll say a mass, at which missionary, who founded california's mission, will be canonized at that pass. and tomorrow, francis will be the first pope to address congress. in washington, another government shutdown is looming. this time, over funding for planned parenthood. conservative republicans want the funding cut over a series of videos that a series of videos, that purports to show that planned parenthood traffics fetal issue. lawmakers have been meeting behind closed doors, trying to work out a compromise. there's no compromise for kentucky clerk kim davis over

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marriage licenses for same-sex couples. >> kim davis sat down with paula faris. >> reporter: kim davis is standing firm. not signing the marriage licenses. though her deputies are. your name is not on the licenses. in your mind, are they valid? >> they're not valid in god's eyes. i have given no authority to write a marriage license. >> reporter: to defend that principle, davis spent six days in jail. one of the voters who finally received a marriage license, said he finally felt human. people will question why is your moral conscience, kim, more important than someone else's happiness? >> i think dignity is something you find within yourself. i feel really sad that someone could be so unhappy with themselves as a person, that they did not feel dignified as a human being, until they got a piece of paper. >> reporter: it's not just a piece of paper to some people. and it's not a piece of paper to you.

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>> but that's what it took to make him happy. for him to feel dignified as a human being. i just -- you know, i don't know. i can't -- it's really sad. >> reporter: you've been married four times. you had children in adulterous relationship. are you a hypocrite? >> no. i'm forgiven. washed clean. >> reporter: paula faris, abc news, moore head, kentucky. in our next half hour, sean penn's league battle. -- legal battle against one of the top directors in hollywood. what he's angry about now, coming up in "the skinny." had enough burgers on the barbecue? you're in luck, it's fall. and fall foods are back. we're cooking up some in the "insomniac kitchen." you're watching "world news now." we're cooking up some in the "insomniac kitchen." you're watching "world news now." fall foods are back. we're cooking up some in the "insomniac kitchen." you're watching "world news now.

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♪ all right. that is a wrap on summer. so, happy fall, everyone. and with the change of the seasons comes changes on the menu. >> okay. at kingside, one of new york's hottest restaurants, they're serving us produce and meats, harvested right from the area's farms. and tina trinh stopped by their kitchen for "the insomniac kitchen." >> we're at kingside restaurant here in new york city, to check out the new dishes inspired by the season. we're with chef murphy at the kingside restaurant. summer is over. it was a fun summer full of hot dogs and hamburgers. now, i'm ready for responsible fall food. what have you got? >> the first thing i think about

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is brussels sprouts. what we do here at kingside, we take a raw salad. we take a mandolin like this. and you shred the brussels sprout like this. i'm going to add mince. a little salt and pepper. a squeeze of lemon use in here. >> just got me. >> did i get you? there you go. and then, we're going to drizzle a little olive oil. going to throw in ricotta. and i'm going to put in toasted pine nuts. i'm going to mix this up. make sure the seasoning is right. and finish it off with a little more ricotta just drizzled over the top. >> on to the main course. >> main course. we're going to do a duck bolognese. we're going to go with a little smoked ricotta. we'll start with the pan with a little bit of olive oil. black garlic. and add in our duck bolognese.

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we put our duck through a grinder. a little ladle of that. a little bit of mint. a little bit of thyme. a little rosemary. and of course, the all-important salt and pepper. as we always say here, you have to season with authority. and then, we have the ricotta, which we smoke in house. we do a cold smoke. i like to put my pasta in there and let it mix in and cook with it. we're going to finish off with a little bit of parmesan. we're going to plate this. and finish off with a little bit of the ricotta right in the middle. >> all right. i'm ready to eat. >> please do. try it out. for fall and winter. all fall and winter. >> really nice. i like the crunch, too. >> and we have our duck bolognese. we're taking a liberal approach

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to what we're calling things. >> that is so good. >> she likes it. we're lucky. >> really good. thank you, chef. >> you're very welcome. >> happy fall. >> happy fall to you. >> cheers. >> cheers. >> happy fall. and our thanks to kingside, which is located in the viceroy hotel. you were upset it's brussels sprouts. >> i'm not familiar with brussels sprouts. >> try it. tell us what you think. >> it's good. it's like shredded lettuce. >> this one has mint, lemon, pine nuts and ricotta. and so, you like? >> my taste isn't so refined. all goodment i'm lightning -- all good. i'm like, where's the meat? that's the whole deal, right? just up your alley, there you go. it's good, though. feels healthy. just eating it. i feel healthier. >> you do? >> yeah. maybe i should continue. >> i think the pope would also like it. this is not boiled. it's upclass. >> there you go, pope. you have time?

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♪ ♪ all right. it's time for "the mix." in the nfl, you've heard of holdouts before. those are guys who don't want to play because they want a bigger contract. >> oh. >> it's kind of their one-man strike. we got that going on with a mascot in the nfl. his name is ragnar the viking. there he is. he rolls in on the motorcycle before every vikings game. now, he wants more money. he was making $1,500 a game. now, he wants $20,000 a game to show up and do his thing. >> what? and his thing is rolling in on a motorcycle? >> yep. and looking like that. exactly. to inspire the team and its fan base. but he wants a ten-year deal for a total of $1.6 million over ten years.

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good luck, dude. >> i would say use the black fiat. downgrade a little. >> i don't think the vikings are going to bite. age might be just a state of mind for some people. take a look at this guy. he's 100 years old. and he broke five world records. a california man, he's done everything, from the meter dash, to the high jump. this was his reaction after winning. that was the one i wanted. i wanted the 100. it's a 12-year-old record that some japanese guy had. >> a 12-year record that some japanese guy had. he looks great, doesn't he? >> and the high jump. my goodness, that seems dangerous. >> it does. >> for anybody. there he is. oh. yeah. look at that. >> that's great.

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>> new world record. good for him. yesterday, we showed you -- it's time to talk rodents. we showed you a rat that was dragging the pizza slice down the subway stairs. there he is. rodents, that's the theme here in new york. now, there's this squirrel, that sees a milkshake? it's in the trash and, he bounces. he fears humans beating him to it. jumps to safety over that fence. i don't know if you've ever had a chocolate shake from the shake shack. i get where the squirrel is coming from. he figured it out. he knows what's up. he saved himself 12 bucks or whatever it costs to have one of those. >> didn't have to pay for it. >> there you go. got it figured out. a young boy turns 2. a little dilemma. who is going to blow out the birthday candles? it's very hard for him. he is trying. just turned 2. blows it out. move it a little closer. that blow, doesn't quite work. push it a little closer. give it another college try.

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this morning on "world news now," the pope touches down, as the historic visit gets under way. pope francis and his big day ahead, including the massive security effort along the entire east coast. we're live in d.c. with a full report. and the other visit. the president of china also here in the u.s. ahead of this week's state dinner. will president obama be able to calm the tensions and strike a deal on some very tough issues? and new this half hour, trump on late-night. >>oing some damage control last night. and trying to recapture the energy of the summer. but there was one question the donald would not answer. and hollywood's war of words. sean penn going after the creator of the hit show, "empire," a massive lawsuit. what was said on that show that got penn seeing red. and how much green he's looking

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to get for it. that's in "the skinny," on this wednesday, september 23rd. good morning, everyone. so, let's start this half hour with pope francis. the 78-year-old leader of the catholic church, ready for a busy day in our nation's capital. >> he's the fourth pope to visit the united states. after flying from cuba, he said at the vatican's diplomatic residence overnight. >> a group of children greeted him singing and waving the flag of france's native country of argentina. terry moran is traveling with the pope. >> reporter: as the papal plane touched down in the u.s., the crowd started up a very american cheer. ♪ ho, ho hey, hey welcome to the usa ♪ >> reporter: they rolled out the red carpet. the bidens and the obamas took their places. and there he was. the man in white, who has

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touched so many with his gift for simplicity. on a windy afternoon, he removed his zucchetto from his head. the president greeting him warmly. a moment of laughter between the two and meeting the families, walking past the honor guard. when it was time to go, a signature francis moment, with the president's limo, the pope squeezed himself into a fiat and began his american journey. ♪ >> reporter: the grand presidental greeting here just hours after francis' final time in cuba. we're boarding the papal airplane now, bound for the united states. just 90 miles across the florida straits, but a world away. on board, the cameras were lined up. and we took off with a seatback screen view. and francis answered some questions, saying he would not mention the u.s. embargo to cuba in his address to congress. and taking on the conservative

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critique of him, when asked about this "newsweek" cover. is the pope catholic? "some people think i'm leftist," he said. "but this is in error. i'm certain i have not said one thing that's not in the social doctrine of the church." francis knows what kind of controversy he creates. his mission in america, he wants to push the progressive agenda on inequality and climate change while reassuring kept skeptics on the right, it's all part of the gospel of jesus christ. terry moran, maryland. the president and his family were there to greet francis. this morning, the obamas are hosting a formal welcoming ceremony for the pope at the white house. >> from there, he will ride to st. matthew's cathedral. this afternoon, he will say mass at the basilica at the national shrine. it will be the first canonization mass on american soil. he will make a missionary a saint, that founded the california network of missions.

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>> there will be so many people at today's mass, planners say there will be at least 140 commissions at which communion will be distributed. some monks living in washington simply can't wait. >> tune your ears because he's coming, specifically, to say something. and i think that we need to be ready to hear whatever it is that he has to say. >> while plenty of people will be listening to his scripted words, francis is a pope known for unscripted moments. during his u.s. visit, he will have plenty of opportunities for those, including visits with prisoners, immigrants and the homeless. >> an immense challenge to protect a pope that loves to wade into the crowds to connect with ordinary people. >> security measures for thousands who plan to turn out to see pope francis, in washington, new york and philadelphia. barricades have been set up. snipers are in place. and miles of city streets will be closed at a time.

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there's right now no specific plot or threat. but law enforcement is keeping an eye out for possible attackers ranging from isis to the mafia, even lone wolves. let's get more on francis' visit. let's go live to washington. >> abc's karen travers. washington has hosted many world leaders. give us a sense of how this morning's event might be different. >> reporter: this feels bigger and better for americans than some of the world leader events, phillip. this is going to be 15,000 people later this morning on the south lawn at the white house. you could get tickets. you could get them through the white house. and it's going to be a wide range of people. and i think if you look at this, compared to a world leader coming, it's more personal for americans. 22% of americans identify themselves as catholic. that's nearly 70 million people.

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there's that connection to pope francis that, perhaps, you don't see when a world leader comes, no matter how big the events are. back in 2007, queen elizabeth of england came to the white house. and i was there for that. and that felt immense. i went back and looked at the numbers. that was only 7,000 people. tomorrow, twice as people will be there, later this morning. going to be quite an event. >> there is controversy about junipero serra. the man who will be canonized as a saint later today. what can you tell us about that? >> reporter: there would be controversy -- this would be the first catholic saint canonized on u.s. soil. there's some controversy. he has come under fire from native americans who say that the 18 century missionary mistreated indigenous populations, forced conversions, enslaving converts. he's been hailed as a hero in california, founding 21 missions there. there will be protests. native americans are planning to be there today for the mass, as well. >> let's talk vehicles and that

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fiat at the airport. lots of buzz over his choice of wheels. why is that? >> reporter: wasn't that amazing yesterday? you had president obama's vehicle, known as the beast, which is a very sturdy vehicle, that limousine. and there's pope francis, jumping into a fiat, with two guys in the front seat. he crammed into the backseat. and the first thing he did yesterday was roll down the window so he could wave, setting off the heart attacks among the secret service. they know this is the thing he likes to do. that motorcade wound through the streets of washington, before making its way to the vatican embassy last night, where the pope was going to sleep. many people turning out to get a glimpse. there was a lot of videos on twitter saying, that car he's driving, it's so little. later today, he'll trade that in for the popemobile. when he does a parade around the white house area. so, much more familiar sightseeing the pope in that white vehicle. but of course, he's going to be there waving, trying to get as close to the crowds as he can. >> karen, you might want to ask

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him to keep standing by if there's a government shutdown at the end of this month. the president might need it. >> reporter: yes. littler cars for everybody. >> karen travers in washington. thank you so much. >> stay with abc news throughout the morning for more live coverage of pope francis in america. the president of china has also arrived in the u.s., ahead of a state dinner at the white house. xi jingpin. his statement comes when hacking attacks are at epidemic levels. and the chinese president will be in seattle, where he announced an agreement with the u.s. to advance renewable energy. he prepares to be hosted by president obama friday night. the smog test scandal engulfing volkswagen is widening. volkswagen says 11 million of

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its diesel cars worldwide, contained software rigged to evade emission controls. more than the 500,000 identified by environmental officials. the company is promising to pay for repairs. but car owners are skeptical, especially now that so many are involved. the city of los angeles is breaking news. we've learned that baseball legend yogi berra has died. he was one of the best catchers ever. he spent almost all of his career with the yankees playing in 14 world series and winning ten. he was widely known for his quote, "it ain't over until it's over." yogi berra was 90 years old. the nonprofit group honor flights, honoring older military veterans free trips to the nation's capital, has made history with its first all-female flight. >> the women served in world war ii, the korean and vietnam wars in all branches of the military. younger vets pairing up with

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older ones. 140 in all visiting their respected war memorials. organizers said they weren't always honored or respected for their service. and honor flights is hoping that will change. what a great way to see them get honored. >> absolutely. they served our country. thank you so much for that. they deserve all of the recognition they get. >> you're right. coming up, hillary clinton takes a side on a heated issue. and facing tough questions about muslims and the president. donald trump with a surprising answer on late-night tv. and back in the ballroom for another big elimination. you're watching "world news now." ews now." or the freedom to choose what doctor you want to see. so if you have medicare parts a and b, consider an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company.

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major political headlines, major political headlines, now. hillary clinton coming out against the controversial keystone pipeline. the pipeline would begin in canada and carry oil through the midwest to the gulf. clinton called the project a distraction from the important battle against climate change. jeb bush says it shows clinton favors environmental extremists over u.s. jobs. ben carson on the defensive over his comments about a muslim president. speaking to supporters in ohio, carson blamed p.c. culture for the fallout over his statement. he tells abc's tom llamas. >> islam does not separate church and state. they have to do a departure from what they traditionally do, which is fine. >> carson said he would not

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support a christian that wanted to establish a theocracy, either. and donald trump making an appearance on "the late show." telling a skeptical stephen colbert how he would get mexico to pay for a wall between the two countries. colbert then tried to pin him down on the issue of president obama's birthplace. >> barack obama, born in the united states. [ laughter ] was he? it's a meatball. it's hanging out there. just right there. come on. >> i would -- you want to know? i don't talk about it anymore. >> you don't talk about it? >> oh. that was funny. in the past, trump had questions about the president's

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background. >> what's going on? is he losing his edge? he wasn't shy away from anything. >> that's a good point, phillip. why did he tone it down there? >> becoming more mainstream donald. shying away from the questions. diplomatic answer. that's not what we're used to from the donald. where is the fun at? >> okay. >> where is the fun at? that's all i'm saying. >> see if he responds. >> the crazier things he says, you know how the numbers get. we're waiting for something crazy. come on. when we come back, phillip is still waiting to see if donald responds. and a-listers are ready to duke it out in court. plus, saying bye-bye to the ballroom. another dancing star sent home. "the skinny," is next. "the skinny," is next.

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♪ skinny so skinny you might have guessed. it's "skinny" time. first up, a quick recap of "dancing with the stars." week two at an end. >> braxton and val taking over the top spot. a fast-paced charleston. it was great. their off-camera chemistry a bit odd. >> nick and sharna in second place. a sensuous fox trot. the judges saying they're glad to see nick is back on track. >> at the end of the night, two couples in jeopardy. gary busey and ana, allowed to stay for one more dance. but victor and karina, saying good-bye.

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were you a big fan? >> i like victor espinoza. >> yes. it was a sad moment. >> yes. grt horse racer. made me plenty of cash at some point in life. stick to your day job, bro. next up, sean penn. he's very angry. he's filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against lee daniels, the creator of the hit "empire." penn claims that daniels falsely accused him of hitting women by comparing him to star terrence howard. >> howard has alleged to have abused other ex-wives, as well. that's gotten him a lot of bad press lately. >> daniels told "hollywood reporter" that howard is the victim of a double-standard. saying that terence hasn't done anything worse than sean penn. that's a sign of race in america. >> penn is outraged. there are reports of abuse during his marriage to madonna in the '80s. no chargers were filed. "the big short" tells the story of a people that saw the 2008 economic crash long before

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it happened. and found a way to profit from it. >> but in the words of one character, it's about how the american people were being screwed by the big banks. >> "the big short" is based on a book by the author of "the blind side," "moneyball," and it stars brad pitt, steven gomez, and christian bale, who is a quirky outsider to see the first of the collapse. >> the housing market is propped up on bad loans. they will fail. >> the housing market is rock-solid. >> it's a time bomb. >> wow. this looks good. i'd like to see it. i know nothing about the financial market. >> we all remember. >> it was such a big moment. an i like "too big to fail." i wonder if this is like that.

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"the big short" will be in theaters around christmas. >> i'm a fan of "moneyball." brad pitt. and they're getting together. the cast. steve carell. nice hair with that. playing something different. one direction fans are ecstatic this morning over news of a new album. after zane left the group, there were fears that the band would disband. but the four remaining members, they have been hard at work. >> the album is called "made in the a.m." if you preorder on itunes, you can download a song called "infinity" right away. >> i maybe need to do that. >> you're not a big one d. fan? >> i'm not. >> we talked about this last time. >> we did. i have to start with "made in the a.m." the morning there. i need to brush up on one direction. i feel like i'm not doing my job as an american with, you know, engulfed in pop culture, if i'm not too into it. >> try it during the commercial break. >> all right. we'll see what's up. new album.

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♪ ♪ that is a live shot of the white house, where pope francis will visit in just a few hours. america is greeting him with pomp and pageantry. >> his visit to three cities involves massive arrangements. and abc's dan harris has the pope's visit by the numbers. >> welcome to the usa. >> reporter: huge crowds, as the pope touched down at joint base andrews in maryland.

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the red carpet rolled out. the entire first family on-hand. and as francis emerged from the plane on this windy day, he removed his hat, known as a zucchetto, and descended the stairs for a hearty welcome from the commander in chief. in a signature moment for the man known as the people's pope, with the president's limo nearby, the pope opted for this modest choice, a fiat. the pope will sleep here, essentially the vatican's embassy in washington. resting up for a six-day, three-city u.s. tour. pope francis will visit the white house. a crowd of 20,000 expected outside. thursday, he will walk the halls of congress. and then, to new york. where 80,000 are expected to watch the papal procession. security at an all-time high. nearby, the st. patrick's cathedral spiffed up for the occasion. 9,000 organ pipes restored. and the communion wafers at the ready. in philadelphia, closing 25 miles of streets and highways, as they prepare for at least 1

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million people to turn up for sunday's mass with pope francis. dan harris, abc news, new york. >> the pope has said his goal is to meet as many people as he can. and that he will do whatever the holy spirit guides him to do. and one of the things he tends to love to do is breakaway from his security detail and go out and meet with the people. he arrived and he entered into this black fiat. it's not something that most dignitaries that come to washington ride in. >> not at all. no corvettes for pope francis, huh? guess not. >> no. >> keeping it humble. keeping it real. that's why people like him. >> that's why people like him. don't miss our updates on facebook. more pope coverage, straight ahead. this is abc's "world news now" informing insomniacs for two decades. is abc's "world news now" informing insomniacs for two decades.

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making news in america this morning, pope francis waking up in the u.s. for the first time, a full schedule ahead. a welcome at the white house and a mass at the country's largest catholic church. we're live in washington with the details. late night appearance. peppering wisecracks and questions, donald trump's first appearance on "the late show with stephen colbert." the surprise from the normally outspoken gop front-runner. held hostage for months in yemen, a lifelong marine finally home this morning. the emotional reunion with his family. a legend lost. a sad announcement from the yankees overnight, remembering yogi berra.